10/26/2024

Dear Rippowam families,

It’s hard to believe that next week brings the end of October and almost the end of quarter 1.  Q1 grades close on Monday, November 4th, so please check PowerSchool Parent Portal and make sure your child turns in any missing assignments, if accepted, before this deadline. 

Next week we have our first Rippowam Spirit week, including our Pink Out day on Halloween.  We do not wear Halloween costumes on 10/31, rather we support Breast Cancer awareness by wearing pink.  All proceeds from shirt and accessory sales will benefit cancer research.

We have a lot of exciting events happening in the coming weeks!  Make sure you check out our Rippowam Events Calendar for upcoming and planned events.

SOCKTOBER donation event
It’s SOCKTOBER - please help Rippowam keep hands, heads, hearts warm this winter by donating socks, hats, scarves, gloves to those in need!  Bring your new items to Ms. Frangione in Room 122 or to the main office through 11/08.

High School Information Night is November 6
Families of current 8th grade students should save the date for High School Information Night on Wednesday, November 6 at 6 pm via Zoom. Join us to learn about the specialized academic programs that enroll students from throughout Stamford, many of which require students to apply during 8th grade:

• Academy of Finance at Westhill

• Academy of Information Technology & Engineering High School

• Early College Studies at Stamford High

• High School of Business at Stamford High

• International Baccalaureate Middle Years & Diploma Programmes at Stamford High

• U.S. Army Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) at Westhill

• Stamford Regional Agriscience Program at Westhill
   

Support our Unified Sports team with a custom spirit wear order
The Rippowam Unified Sports team is doing a t-shirt fundraiser. All proceeds will go towards helping our Unified Team participate in events in nearby towns. These events will help them create new friendships and lasting memories!  Click HERE to order.

Yearbook Cover Art Contest
Students are invited to enter their original artwork for the 2024.2025 yearbook!  Artwork should be on 8.5x11 paper (or digital) and the orientation must be vertical and contain a Raptor (our school mascot).  Submissions due by 11/1 to Ms. Frangione in room 122 or mfrangione@stamfordpublicschools.org.

Fall Festival Dance is Tuesday, October 29th
Come celebrate fall with our first dance from 5:30-7:30 in the main cafeteria.  See flyer below:

Rippowam Studio Application
Mr. Orsino is starting the Rippowam Studios Club - an opportunity for students to write, produce and star in their own new production team.  We are accepting applications for the following positions:  writer, director, camera operator, on-screen personnel and graphic designer.  There is an application process along with criteria and a contract.  Have your child see Mr. Orsino for more information.

Best,

Kristina Colmenares
Principal, Rippowam Middle School

If you didn’t see the Superintendent’s weekly message, please click HERE.